Three weeks have gone , Tess and Lois had camped at the Watchtower . Lois came home during the day , to keep clean up the apartment , she was taking her time in purpose with hopes that Tess called her back to tell her a good new but every day it was the same repetitive routine . Tess watched her screens and Lois joined her at night and they were sometimes switching to watch but Tess wanted to take care of that by herself , Lois didn't need to be much more tired as a mother to be .. She wasn't really sleeping enough well and if she wanted to stay awake to watch the screens , it would be worse .

So after three long weeks , things have finally moved . Clark and Oliver could find a way back and Tess has definitely block the portal , they had enough emotions for the next coming years .

They returned one evening and this time Lois was at home , in Tess orders because the Watchtower wasn't really a healthy place for a pregnant woman to take her of herself , sleep and eat .

Since those three weeks , Tess had take care of Lois very carefully . She called Emil twice a week to make sure everything was alright with the baby . Emil had notice that Lois tension was very low and ordered her to have a long sleep while he was there and especially to eat well once she was up .

He also asked Tess to watched her , adding to the things she was already doing for Lois who was too much anxious and could play on the baby's health .

Oliver said to Clark to go back to his apartment because Lois probably needed him even no one of the boys were aware they have been gone so much longer .

At the apartment , Lois was taking a very hot shower and didn't want to step out , knowing she would be alone , again . She wanted to keep hope , there were two days left before the wedding but she wanted to believe he would come back to her .. She loves him so much , that wasn't for nothing . He always have been back from his mission , he would never give up , not today , not with everything which were coming .

Eyes closed and the water dropped into her soft skin , she put a hand in her belly and slowly rubbed it .

- don't worry Sweetheart … Daddy will be back …He needs to know that you'll be here in few months … I won't be alone to raise you . Trust me , you've been procreate in love so your dad will be here for you birth and he will be there for the wedding too .. You know , I love him so much .. If anything would happen to him , I would have known …

She hoped to be convincing in her words but deep down , she was still scared .

The baby had only two months in her belly so he wasn't very big but she read that talking to them earlier , could help at the baby development and he will be totally reassured all along the pregnancy .

She stepped out the water and wrapped a towel around her , dried her hair and smiled a bit when she saw the little hump in her belly which was growing slowly but surely .

She dressed with a Clark's blue shirt , tied her hair and stepped out the bathroom to walked into her purse .

And then it happened … She's been attracted by a shadow and she slowly turned around … Clark … He was there , looking everywhere , surprised that everything was clean up the way he imagined it and then he saw Lois in the corner of his eye , utterly cute in his own shirt .

Lois froze herself , her heart started running a marathon … She thought she will spend another night , crying over him but he was there , she wasn't dreaming this time .. He looked good for a man who had spent his last weeks in the phantom zone , but he was back to Earth so his powers were back too .

She cannot held herself any longer and ran into his arms , after looking at him with all the love she had for him .

She hugged him like she was afraid he could disappear once again … She had miss him so badly , his touches , his contact … She slid her two hands through his hair , tears in her eyes , she said .

- I knew you'd make it

- told you I would

They stayed into each other's arms for a few minutes . Clark didn't want to let her go , even his look was lost into the apartment .

- What happened to taking the time to merge our lives together ?

He released her and watched all around him , very impressed of what she'd done , this apartment was so empty in the morning … The morning .. For him .

- you finding the right place for everything ?

Lois pout a bit and walked to stay in the center of the living room , playing nervously with her hands .

- oh well you know me , waiting isn't exactly my strong suit . So I guess nervous energy equals power packing .

Clark was much more surprise , cannot believe that she could place everything that way , especially the most heavier furnitures , all by herself .

- what did you do ? Enlist John Jones and Bart ? - he scoffed - there's no way you could have -

He looked at her deeply in her eyes and she didn't say anything but only smiled . This is how something has got into his mind , it was completely impossible , even she was a Lane , that she could do everything in only one day .

- how long were we gone ?

Lois swallowed , meanwhile she felt tears in her eyes , answering in a broken voice

- three weeks …

He frowned his eyebrow and kept talking while walking to her

- we were only in there a few hours …

He suddenly realized and looked at her with sympathy , imagining the pain she was in , hoping his return every days . He would go crazy if he was her , he couldn't stand the absence of the woman he loves , so much longer .

- the crystal , crushing it must have altered time . So a few hours for me was almost a month for you

Lois nodded , felt again this frog in her throat .

- you waited all that time .

She explained

- well for the league it wasn't safe to send any more people in after you .. so Tess and I took turns camping out at Watchtower , trying to re-establish contact with you and Oliver . .. I uh .. brought the pillow with me for downtime , because well it reminds me of you now . Silly huh ?

Clark turned to look at the pillow which was under Lois purse , he turned around again to face her , confused .

- after three hours , Tess was supposed to ..

- blow up the gate . Yeah … Tess and I had a little unexcited heart to heart about your secret plan . I brought her around to seeing things my way .. I just .. I wish you could have had a little faith in me too ..

He looked at her , sorry . Lois did the same , feeling her lips shuddered

- Lois I didn't want to have to make that kind of choice . I was trying to ..

- protect me ?

He nodded , feeling really guilty , Lois kept it up

- I know but you're part of me now , Clark . A half of a whole , so in the future if there's even a chance that the mission might claim my better half … Sign me up . Because I'd rather be in some sand-blown purgatory with you than in the hell of not knowing if I'll ever see you again

Clark moved forward to her and put his hand on her shoulders , rubbing her cheek and looked at her deeply , a love look that she loves to see .

- Lois .. I'm so sorry . I try to make choices using my human side but sometimes my Kryptonian side takes over . I try to control the situation .

She smiled , looking him deeply in his eyes , she also felt a movement in her belly

- Instead of hiding that side , I should try to help you understand it .

Her smile grown more , she put her hands in his chest before raised her eyes again to him and said

- promise to put that in your wedding vows .

He smiled and suddenly realized that three weeks had gone , so lost three weeks for their wedding preparation even the already did the big part and the D-day was near .

- the wedding ..

Tears in her eyes , a big smile crossed her face .

- yeah .. T-minus two days Smallville

- you didn't postpone it ?

She shook her head

- no !

She put her hands into his cheeks , her eyes sparkled with love .

- I couldn't … Believing that you would come back to me was the only thing that kept me going . But if you wanna postpone , that's fine .

He cut her , putting a hand into her cheek and smiled

- Lois , there's nothing in this world that could prevent me from walking down that aisle .

She looked at him , emotion flew all over her . They hugged each other again . Lois put a hand through his hair and snuggled into him .

Three weeks , it was about time to catch up some late .. She needed to feel his body next to her and be in his muscular arms .

While Clark kept hugging her , she saw the blue bird and reminded that she had to tell the new .

She released him and shaped over him , putting a finger on his lips to make him shut , seeing he was about to say something .

She took the blue bird and before she gave it to him , she crashed her lips on his and kissed him like she had never does it . He could only answer by the same passion and if he wasn't holding himself , he would make love to her on the red carpet . After three weeks , she probably needed his body so as him . He'll catch up everything once they'll be at bed .

Lois stopped the kiss even she didn't want to and raised her eyes , putting the blue bird in his hands

- do you remember what I said to you about this bird ?

- yeah sure ! Your mother gave it to your father when she learnt about expecting you .

- exactly !

She looked at him , hoping he will find by himself but he simply frowned his eyebrow and looked at the bird like it was the first time he was seeing it .

Lois smiled , her farm boy was still a farm boy sometimes . She took his hands and said

- now listen !

He wondered what she had in mind but she nodded just to make him does it .

Lois has put a hand on the bird and looked at Clark deeply , while he focused . Lois bit her lips , wanted to see his reaction and she didn't miss it .

Clark heard Lois heartbeat but listening carefully , he heard some other ones , very slow but regular as Lois and the two hearts were beating together and then he got it . His face suddenly changed and a big smile crossed his face , his eyes sparkled .

- you .. You're pregnant ?

She nodded . Clark jumped with joy and took her into his arms , kissing her hard , then she got the impression to see butterflies everywhere after the kiss .

- I knew you'd be happy but I didn't plan your reaction .

- sorry to make your heart jumped that way , but you have no idea what I felt when I heard his little heart beating … I'm gonna be a father .. I'm really gonna be a father .

He was in every mood , Lois couldn't help and find him adorable . She slid into his arms .

- yes , you're gonna be a father .

- I always thought I would have troubles to have children .. I never been sure if I could give birth with someone human .. I thought there will be complications .

- let me reassure you , I asked myself questions too .. but when we talked about our future that way , I told myself that we could try at least .. Deep down , I knew it could work and indeed , it didn't take any time … I think , since the first try ..

Clark's eyes opened wider

- how long ?

- nine weeks ..

He almost struggle

- what ? But why aren't you tell me that sooner ?

- honey .. I was about to tell you when we were moving , I wanted to enjoy that moment to talk about that .. Back at that time , I was only in six weeks and I just knew it since hours .

- oh … So I got it better now . But this is not what's gonna stop me to be happy . I can't believe it , Lois Lane you make me the happiest man in the World . I love you !

He caught her face and kissed her again . Lois slid her arms around his neck and answered passionately to the kiss , tears crashing down into her cheeks , so happy about his reaction , it couldn't have any better as a reunion .

- we're gonna get married but you're offering me a gift I would never thought possible .

- I've been surprised too but I deal with it good .. I wanted you to be the first to know but I couldn't . Emil knew , obviously , because he did the exams but you had to know it first but even Tess noticed it .. I was a bit sick .. So for now , you're only three to know .. I think we should make the announcement during our rehearsal diner , what do you say ?

He just kissed her and wrapped her all around him , putting his head on hers .

- I'm saying that this is a very good idea . I'm so excited to tell them . My mum's gonna be crazy when she'll find out .

Lois laughed and leaned her head under Clark's neck .

- I'm already picturing her reaction . My father could act differently but after all , sooner or later , it would happen anyway .

- If he gave me the blessing to marry you , I think he'll deal to become a grand father .

Lois smiled , bitting her lips , already picturing the general reaction . They suddenly became serious and started to kiss slowly and a moan escaping from Lois mouth makes Clark understood that she was missing him and it was about time to have a normal life couple .

Clark took her into his arms and put her on the bed , taking off the shirt slowly , after taking off his own clothes and stood in his boxer . He leaned on top of her and completely eating her with his eyes , he kissed her belly .

- my little baby , I can't wait to see you among us . - he raised his eyes to Lois and slowly crashed his lips into hers - thanks for the wonderful wedding gift before the wedding honey . I think , we have three weeks late to catch up and let's celebrate all those beautiful events .

Lois laughed and wrapped her legs around his waist , blowing

- we were two to make this baby so we're gonna take it as common gift and now make your marital duties farm boy ! I love you .

He smiled and kissed her again … With sighs , laughs and love , they spend a wonderful hot night .